Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. Please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:

This course has been designed to provide supervisory and leadership skill training for field supervisors (and future field supervisors) of public power systems. These positions, which are typically known as line superintendents, truck foremen, general foremen, lead linemen or crew leaders, are responsible for the day to day management of field operations for public power utilities.

Students will learn:

The course covers the major elements of the crew leaders’ responsibilities and reviews the knowledge, as well as the technical and interpersonal skills required for success on the job. All participants will gain a clear understanding of the challenges inherent in crew leadership positions and the expertise and commitment necessary to meet these challenges.

Date: September 6-7

Where:

NEPPA Training Center200 New Estate RoadLittleton, MA 01460

Who Should Attend?

The course is open to crew leaders, supervisors, superintendents, lead linemen, foremen and operations managers who have not had formal training in supervisory or leadership skills, or who wish to improve their understanding of effective leadership skills. Personnel who have the potential to become crew leaders, or have been selected for future leadership positions will also benefit from this program.

Cost:

NEPPA Members: $800Non-members: $1,200

Lunch provided

Apprentice Lineworker Program 2017

Please note: Dates are subject to change*we will only hold a program if we receive enough requests*

Please note: Dates are subject to change*we will only hold a program if we receive enough requests*

Dates for 2017:

September 11

October 16

November 27

December 11

All Classes are 8 am - 2 pm

Instructor:

Steve Socoby, Director of Training

He has 36 years of hands on experience in all facets of operations, of public power utilities including: Line Superintendent; supervision of crews, maintenance, new construction, reliability and associated plant & sub-station responsibilities. He is a recognized expert in safety and OSHA compliance.

In his role of Director of Training, he is responsible for development and quality of safety & technical programs. He also oversees the line-workers’ school and teaches utility management and supervision, electronic controls and power-line operation programs.

Recognized as an industry leader and expert Steve has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Northeast Public Power Association and been recognized by the Maine State Legislature for his previous 30 Years of Distinguished Service. Steve attended the University of Maine at Orono.